An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

Quote by Samuel Smiles

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It is energy - the central element of which is will - that produces the...

It is energy - the central element of which is will - that produces the...

We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably...

We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably...

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

The work of many of the greatest men, inspired by duty, has been done amidst...

The work of many of the greatest men, inspired by duty, has been done amidst...

The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without...

The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without...

The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and...

The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and...

The experience gathered from books, though often valuable, is but of the nature of learning;...

The experience gathered from books, though often valuable, is but of the nature of learning;...

It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed...

It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed...

Labor is still, and ever will be, the inevitable price set upon everything which is...

Labor is still, and ever will be, the inevitable price set upon everything which is...

A place for everything, and everything in its place.

A place for everything, and everything in its place.

Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession - a property entirely our own.

Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession - a property entirely our own.

We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably...

We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably...

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.

Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough;...

Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough;...

Hope... is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes...

Hope... is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes...

He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery.

He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery.

All experiences of life seems to prove that the impediments thrown in the way of...

All experiences of life seems to prove that the impediments thrown in the way of...

Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision;...

Common sense is the measure of the possible; it is composed of experience and prevision;...

God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often...

God's way of answering the Christian's prayer for more patience, experience, hope and love often...

It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one's youth.

It is a pity that, as one gradually gains experience, one loses one's youth.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over.

Sometimes the hardest part isn't letting go but rather learning to start over.